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Drop in rice, poultry, fish prices could slow August inflation

A sharp decline in rice, poultry, and fish prices during the second half of August signals a favorable trend toward continued easing of inflation.

Regular milled rice price ease in early August—PSA data

The average price of regular milled rice fell 20 percent year-on-year to P40.66 per kilo in the first half of August, potentially easing overall inflation if the downtrend holds through month-end.

Treasury bill yields down amid rate expectations

Treasury bill yields declined at Monday’s auction as investors shifted focus back to short-term debt following the auction of five-year retail treasury bonds last week, and amid growing anticipation of potential monetary policy easing.

Rice, utilities costs pull down July inflation to 6-year low

Inflation in the Philippines eased to its lowest level in six years in July, driven by falling prices of rice, other food items, and utilities. The headline inflation rate slowed to 0.9 percent, down from 1.4 percent in June, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

T-Bill yields mixed as slew of data loom

Treasury bill yields moved mostly lower at Monday’s auction, as investors braced for a raft of key economic reports that could influence future monetary policy direction.

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China narrative on Batanes sparks fresh alarm

Chinese scholars' assertions over Batanes are fueling fresh concerns that Beijing may be laying the groundwork for future territorial claims, even without making an official declaration. SeaLight director Ray Powell said the narrative coincides with China Coast Guard patrols that have pushed east of Taiwan and into the Philippine Sea since June 1, expanding operations beyond the disputed West Philippine Sea and the first island chain. He warned that Batanes and the Bashi Channel hold strategic value in any Taiwan contingency. Former Surigao del Norte representative Robert “Ace” Barbers described the development as a “creeping invasion” and urged Filipinos not to amplify Beijing’s messaging.

Japanese envoy marks 10th anniversary of South China Sea ruling

Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya joined diplomats, government officials, and maritime experts yesterday to mark a decade since a landmark legal ruling on the South China Sea. Ambassador Endo attended the special symposium on July 10, which was hosted by the Stratbase ADR Institute for Strategic and International Studies. The event allowed leaders and analysts to discuss the current state of regional waters exactly ten years after an international tribunal issued its decision in the case between the Philippines and China.

Hidilyn’s golden legacy lifts Philippine teenage weightlifting stars

When Hidilyn Diaz won the Philippines' first Olympic gold medal in Tokyo in 2021, most of the country's newest weightlifting sensations were still in grade school, some not even teenagers. Five years later, they are no longer just watching their hero. They are following her footsteps, one lift at a time.

Manila Water deploys contingency assets to boost East Zone water security

Manila Water is strengthening water supply reliability across its...

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